LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Army Week Association for its
dedication and commitment to service men, women and veterans

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this country's
freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in peace-
time, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body on behalf of
the people of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those
who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those who have
served in times of peace; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Army
Week Association (AWA) for its dedication and commitment to service men,
women and veterans; and
WHEREAS, Since the Army birthday concept was conceived in 2011, it has
grown to incorporate not only the birthdate of the United States Army on
June 14th itself, but to also include a week of special events aimed at
creating awareness and response to issues facing returning veterans; and
WHEREAS, In 2013, AWA hosted a series of events in Manhattan which
helped raise funds to benefit national nonprofit organizations which
support veterans, servicemen and women, as well as their families; and
WHEREAS, The AWA continues to enhance its service to the military
community; and
WHEREAS, In 2014, the AWA will expand the educational events it
provides for returning service people and their families; in addition,
the Association welcomes home troops in a proper manner befitting their
service to the United States, and to help them to transition back to
their civilian life; and
WHEREAS, The AWA is a veteran-owned and run small business and is
creating a series of educational panels and events in the New York City
area to educate and empower those with needs and also inform and influ-
ence those who are in position to change the way we treat veterans and
their families when they return to their communities; and
WHEREAS, The AWA, while serving the New York metropolitan area, is
planning to offer its services to all returning service veterans nation-
wide; and
WHEREAS, While many organizations help support returning service
members and are willing to create a community to welcome them home, the
AWA helps veterans find the best programs to meet their needs; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the AWA is to create awareness of these issues
and more importantly to provide awareness of and connection to the
organizations which are best equipped to help these returning veterans;
and
WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended and
thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and for
their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Army Week Association for its dedication and commitment to
service men, women and veterans; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Army Week Association.